Give us proof of your source because everything you have said is based on rumors and a biased view of how you…
They have no evidence, only defamatory statements and lies. They block us specifically so they can continue spreading such things without being challenged.
For people wondering how the lawcase Kim Soo Hyun against Kim Se-Ui (GaroSatan) is advancing.Last week, Kim Se-Ui…
It is becoming increasingly clear that the situation of Kim Se-ui is growing more unstable. When the police investigation into the case of Kim Soo Hyun is officially announced, the position he is currently relying on risks collapsing. This seems to be the direction things are heading for someone who chose to use falsehoods without considering the consequences on other people’s lives.
The time is coming for everyone who thought they could accuse Kim Soo Hyun using vile methods, without caring…
Lawyer Bu Ji-seok, dubbed the “King of Seocho,” who falsely claimed to be a “law firm representative” on entertainment venue billboards… Court: “One-month suspension is justified”
Repeated posting of crude and vulgar phrases on billboards at clubs and other entertainment venues during the COVID-19 pandemic originating from China.
Actions such as giving business cards of a law office to entertainment venue staff and entrusting them with promotion — “Instead of immediately stopping it, he encouraged and instigated it by dancing in front of it and enjoying it… must bear responsibility”
• A court has ruled that the disciplinary action imposed by the Ministry of Justice’s Attorney Disciplinary Committee against a lawyer who advertised while impersonating Park Soon-jong, a law firm representative, was justified. The lawyer in question has been identified as Bu Ji-seok, who has been active alongside Kim Se-ui of the major YouTube channel “Garo Sero Institute.”
According to the ruling obtained by Pen & Mike on the 9th, the 8th Division of the Seoul Administrative Court (Judges Yang Jun-su, Song Yeon-jeong, and Kim Young-wan) dismissed the plaintiff’s claim on November 26 of last year in a lawsuit seeking to cancel the dismissal of his objection to the disciplinary decision filed against the Ministry of Justice’s Attorney Disciplinary Committee (2025Guhap53437).
Bu, who passed the 9th bar exam in 2020, was found to have violated his “duty to maintain dignity” by displaying false titles such as “law firm representative” and phrases like “King of Seocho” on billboards at clubs and other entertainment venues starting in 2021, and by providing business cards of a law office to club managers and entrusting them with promotion. As a result, he received a one-month suspension from the Korean Bar Association’s Disciplinary Committee in September 2023.
Bu argued that there were no grounds for disciplinary action, or that even if such grounds existed, the level of discipline exceeded the scope of discretion, and he filed an objection.
In response, the Ministry of Justice’s Attorney Disciplinary Committee stated that while it is difficult to conclude that Bu directly requested entertainment venue staff to display the phrases on billboards, the fact that false titles such as “law firm representative” and other crude and vulgar phrases were continuously and repeatedly displayed alongside his name, and that he actively enjoyed it by dancing in front of the billboards, still supports the finding that he “damaged the dignity of a lawyer.”
The committee added: “Such conduct undermines public trust in lawyers and harms their dignity,” and pointed out that “since he did not immediately stop it but instead encouraged and instigated it by actively dancing and enjoying it, he cannot evade responsibility for violating his duty to maintain dignity.”
However, the court stated that recognizing the conduct as “encouraging and instigating” rather than “directly requesting” does not constitute a separate ground for discipline. It further held that, considering the purpose of the Attorney-at-Law Act—to prevent exaggerating the scale of a legal office and abusing public trust in law firms by impersonating entities that require strict procedures for establishment—the act of displaying the phrase “law firm” on the billboard cannot be considered minor in content or degree, and thus dismissed Bu’s claim.
Article 44, Paragraph 2 of the Attorney-at-Law Act stipulates: “A person who is not a law firm shall not use the name ‘law firm’ or any similar designation.”
The court also stated that “lawyers must faithfully perform their duties in accordance with their mission to protect fundamental human rights and realize social justice, and strive to maintain social order and improve the legal system,” and ruled that the Bar Association’s disciplinary decision cannot be seen as clearly lacking reasonableness or as an abuse of discretion.
The time is coming for everyone who thought they could accuse Kim Soo Hyun using vile methods, without caring that they were spreading lies. The truth comes to light, and responsibility cannot be avoided forever. Let’s see what awaits the legal representative of the bereaved family.
Such indiscriminate allegations did more than tarnish an actor’s image. They led to the unprecedented suspension of the production of the 60 billion won blockbuster “Knock Off”. In Kim Soo-hyun’s case, who had proven his unrivaled presence with the previous hit “Queen of Tears”, this upcoming project was meant to continue his overwhelming momentum and mark his final, perfect victory.
It is like the ninth inning, two outs, bases loaded in a baseball game: Kim Soo-hyun, holding the bat as the cleanup hitter ready to finish the game, was forcibly pulled off the field before the ball was even thrown due to baseless allegations and suspicious judgments. The year he endured was not a period of “self-restraint” but a lonely struggle to clear away distorted circumstances.
Ultimately, only a clear verdict from the authorities can end this exhausting controversy and allow the halted “game” to resume.
The reason the 60 billion won blockbuster “Knock Off” halted is unlikely to be a “moral decision” by the platform. Rather, it is a result of the content market’s cowardice, shaken by unverified accusations and neglecting the value of creation.
KSH is innocent and I can’t wait till he comes back and proves to the Korean people and his fellow peers why…
Kim Soo Hyun will definitely return. That’s why these two creatures (possibly two in one) behave like cockroaches: they hide in the dark and are attracted only to the filth they create. They are absolutely disgusting.
Ok so when she died everyone blamed him When someone from her family member tried to do suicide everyone is blaming…
Sometimes the most shocking stories are nothing more than inventions. Those who create fake dramas exhibit greater cruelty than reality itself: their rumors spread faster than the truth, and people forget that behind every sensational headline, lies and manipulation are hidden. It is easy to fabricate false pain, but much harder to prove it in court. The day of judgment will come, and these inhumane individuals will pay for the filth they have sown.
International fans denounce «narrative construction»On the international fan front, certain communities are…
What’s next? Justice should be served, and the authors of the disinformation must be held accountable for defamation. The law and legal procedures will distinguish real responsibility from emotional and media pressure. Kim Soo-hyun’s image will be restored based on documented evidence. The facts are clear: the accusations against him are fabricated, and the messages and photos were falsified. This will serve as a reminder that disinformation has consequences, and public pressure does not replace the law. Those who spread lies must face legal consequences, not manipulate public opinion. There’s also a useless buffoon here, Cho...ky, who follows this profile with great interest. I wonder why? If he’s so sure his career KSH is over 😂. There’s another buffoon who often changes usernames and leaves comments with the same obsessive devotion here and on Knock-Off. Soon, these nutty hamsters, when the investigation results come out, will hide in the basement and take handfuls of antidepressants 😂😂😂
As always, some accounts (maybe the same guy/girl), tries to miss the point: was KSH guilty of what happened to…
It is sad that these haters use multiple accounts, as online attacks and defamation seem to be their main occupation. They do not seek official results; their “justice” is established on the internet. Everything official is considered unreliable, and only rumors and unconfirmed gossip become “truths” for them. Of course, they block and insult anyone who disagrees. This is an intimidation tactic: they lack the ability to make a reasoned argument, and being unable to maintain a proper argument, they choose to attack and block. They are frustrated in their personal lives and feel the need to have the last word. Their behavior is pathetic and embarrassing.
Kim Soo-hyun affair: a new smear campaign? No doubt about it, the results of the investigation are coming in...by Jessica…
International fans denounce «narrative construction» On the international fan front, certain communities are also organizing to denounce what they see as media drift.
In particular, the English-speaking fan association published a message critical of the media's handling of the case:
«This is exactly how another witch hunt begins. And this time, it won't be tolerated. A title deliberately written to shock: it establishes a direct link between an alleged family tragedy and Kim Soo-hyun, before any verified conclusion, before any court decision, before the facts have even been established. It's not journalism. It's narrative construction. What makes this even more dangerous is the pattern: one media outlet publishes a sensationalist version, and suddenly others follow suit, repeating, amplifying and exacerbating the same story without verification. Copy, paste, be indignant. Repeat, copy, (...) The investigations are ongoing. Now that the results are about to be made public, you are all afraid of the truth.»
Why it's crucial to wait for official conclusions After months of speculation, public posturing and media battles, the findings of the investigation should finally establish the facts in a clear and documented manner.
They are particularly eagerly awaited, as they could highlight inconsistencies, confirm or refute initial accusations, and above all put the debate back on a factual footing.
In such a sensitive issue, marked by highly polarized opinion and intense media coverage, it is more important than ever to detach oneself from the media noise and focus on verified facts.
A case at a turning point
As the official announcement seems imminent, this case is entering a decisive phase. For Kim Soo-hyun, as for all the parties involved, the conclusions of the investigation could mark a major turning point, or even put an end to a year of controversy. So why be afraid of the results when you're sure of the truth?
One thing is certain: after months of tension and debate, the moment of truth is approaching
Kim Soo-hyun affair: a new smear campaign? No doubt about it, the results of the investigation are coming in...
by Jessica Filluzeau
As we recently reported, the South Korean police investigation on the case involving Kim Soo-hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron is drawing to a close. After almost a year of controversy, the official conclusions are now expected in the next few days. The story began in March 2025, when the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) relayed serious accusations that Kim Soo-hyun had had a relationship with Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. Comments attributed to the actress's family fueled a major media crisis.
The actor had quickly disputed these accusations, claiming that their relationship had taken place between summer 2019 and autumn 2020, i.e. after Kim Sae-ron had come of age, and promising to prove his innocence through legal proceedings. Since then, the affair has developed into a complex legal and media confrontation, combining libel claims, cross-accusations and a war of opinion on social networks.
Renewed tensions as results approach As the announcement of the conclusions draws nearer (with no precise date confirmed at this stage), tensions seem to be mounting on the deceased's side.
Several media outlets, already responsible for the high-profile coverage of the initial accusations, are once again relaying statements attributed to Kim Sae-ron's family. This dynamic raises questions, even though the investigation consisted precisely in analyzing these statements, comparing them with factual elements, and examining the content broadcast by certain YouTubers, including Garosero.
According to these publications, a member of Kim Sae-ron's family (no identity given) attempted suicide. This information comes shortly after a controversial live broadcast by YouTuber Garosero, in which similar remarks were made.
Kim Soo-hyun's firm defense reaction These developments prompted a reaction a few days ago from Kim Soo-hyun's lawyer, Kho Sang-rock, who was concerned about a possible detour of attention at a key moment in the investigation:
«If what they've been saying so far is to be believed, the time has come for them to prove their innocence and dispel any injustice. So why the sudden suggestion of a suicide attempt at this stage? The victim (Kim Soo-hyun) and his family have already had several brushes with death and endured extreme pressure. Under no circumstances should the perpetrators be allowed to evoke death in an attempt to cover it up. They must be taken into custody as a matter of urgency.»
A wave of reactions on social networks This new information quickly set social networks ablaze, with many Internet users questioning the timing and veracity of the statements relayed.
«Kim Sae-ron and his whole family are tyrants. They have invented lies and deceived the whole world. Now that the truth is about to be revealed, they'll do anything - even threaten suicide - to try to obstruct the police investigation. This family is utterly shameless.»
«People should be asking themselves: why is the family now playing the emotion and pity card? It's because the findings of the police investigation are about to be made public, and all their lies and manipulations will be exposed. If their claims are true, S doesn't need them; don't they want to restore his honor?»
“The Disappearance of the Presumption of Innocence in the Entertainment Industry: What Kim Soo-hyun Needs Is…
This article discusses how actor Kim Soo Hyun has been judged too quickly by the public before the official investigation was completed.
The author points out that many of the accusations circulating online were not supported by clear evidence and that some of the information presented contained inconsistencies, such as confusion about the locations or the actual dates of certain photos.
The article also mentions that some actions taken by the actor’s company, which were initially intended as gestures of support or mediation, were later portrayed as acts of pressure, further fueling the controversy.
At the same time, the scandal has already had serious consequences for his career, including the suspension of several important projects.
The conclusion emphasizes that, before condemning someone, the presumption of innocence should be respected and the authorities’ verdict should be awaited.
Only the establishment of the facts through the justice system can clarify the situation and put an end to speculation.
“The Disappearance of the Presumption of Innocence in the Entertainment Industry: What Kim Soo-hyun Needs Is Not ‘Self-Reflection,’ but a ‘Verdict’”
A year of stigma created by baseless accusations — what is needed now is not a “moral yardstick,” but “judicial justice.”
In the entertainment industry, “self-reflection” has at some point turned into little more than a toll that celebrities who committed wrongdoing must pay in order to buy forgiveness. It is perfectly understandable that the public becomes angry when those who clearly made mistakes calculate the length of their “self-reflection period” and quietly attempt a comeback.
However, when that same harsh blade of criticism is directed at actor Kim Soo-hyun, the logic falls into a serious error. In Kim Soo-hyun’s case, we are not yet at the stage of discussing the timing of his return. First, a fundamental question must be asked: why was he pushed off the field without even being given a fair opportunity?
The past year surrounding Kim Soo-hyun has been a cruel record of how the disappearance of the principle of the presumption of innocence can destroy a person’s life. The repeated allegations broadcast through live streams on a particular channel were sensational, but they lacked clear evidence.
During our publication’s year-long tracking of the case, one point stood out: inconsistencies in visual information presented during those revelations. The accusing side claimed that Kim Soo-hyun visited the Ilsan home of the late Kim Sae-ron when she was still a minor. However, after the actor’s agency issued a rebuttal, the location shown in the newly released footage was identified as a different residence — an officetel near Seoul Forest that Kim Sae-ron had previously revealed on television during her adult years. This raised suspicions that the allegation may have been distorted due to confusion about the location.
Furthermore, photos presented by the accusing side as “records from her minor years” were countered by Kim Soo-hyun’s agency using metadata from the digital files (which record the date and time the images were taken). According to that data, the photos were actually taken after both individuals were adults.
These conflicts between the allegations and objective data were enough to raise reasonable doubts as to whether the claims were based on factual truth.
There are also additional circumstances. After Kim Sae-ron’s past drunk-driving accident, the company paid the compensation on her behalf. When her exclusive contract later ended, the company reportedly allowed her to repay the debt gradually, considering her financial difficulties.
Additionally, after sending a formal notice to preserve the claim, the actor and the company responded actively and attempted to mediate following messages sent by the late actress.
Nevertheless, the accusing side framed these actions as pressure that allegedly pushed her toward death. Despite the fact that the issue had already been discussed and resolved through communication with the actress’s agency at the time, presenting those past actions as a cause of the tragedy has been criticized as another distortion of facts and a form of violence.
These reckless allegations did not merely damage the actor’s image. They also led to the suspension of production for the large-scale project “Knock-Off,” reportedly worth 60 billion won.
This project has become a symbol of how unverified allegations can paralyze a system and render the efforts of numerous staff members meaningless.
After creating a cultural phenomenon with the drama “Queen of Tears,” which reaffirmed his unique presence, “Knock-Off” was expected to be the next major success in his career.
The situation can be likened to a decisive moment in baseball: bottom of the ninth inning, two outs, bases loaded, with the cleanup hitter ready to end the game.
Yet before the ball was even thrown, a wave of unverified suspicions and questionable judgments forced him off the field.
The year he endured was not a period of “self-reflection,” but rather a lonely struggle to clear away distorted circumstances.
Some criticize his actions, but such views ignore the essence of the case. The ongoing criminal investigation is the only legal process capable of establishing the factual truth.
The problem is that as the judicial decision is delayed, the resulting vacuum is being filled with unverified accusations and speculation.
Ultimately, only a clear judgment from investigative authorities can end this exhausting controversy and restart the halted game.
Moral standards gain legitimacy only when they are based on clear facts. Treating an actor as a “potential criminal” based solely on unverified allegations and measuring the length of his “self-reflection” is itself another form of violence.
The suspension of the project “Knock-Off” can hardly be explained as a cautious “moral decision” by a platform. Rather, it reflects the cowardice of a content market that has been shaken by unverified accusations.
What society needs today is not empty slogans, but the rational patience to wait until the truth is established.
A mistaken judgment can be corrected, but a reputation unjustly torn apart cannot easily be restored, even after the investigation ends.
That is why the clear “verdict” of judicial authorities must come first. What is needed now is not the boos of spectators, but a fair ruling that will determine whether the cleanup hitter returns to the field or must step back in reflection.
That is the minimum common sense society should uphold.
If I remember correctly, at the press conference held by Kim Soo Hyun, a recording was played between the CEO…
In fact, KSR's manager made public the messages between him and the deceased and proved that the deceased indeed knew about the discussion between him and the manager at Gold Medalist and knew that requesting the borrowed amount was just a normal procedure to avoid being accused of fraud because the money had been borrowed by the Gold Medalist company. The same messages revealed by the deceased's manager also confirm her unstable mental state, her family's indifference, and marital problems. These complement what Kim Soo Hyun said and are further proof that KSH was telling the truth.
On January 15, Kim Sae-ron sent a text message to her ex-boyfriend K saying:“I’m sorry. Just curse at me—call…
“Indifference from family members with whom ties were nearly severed — Kim Sae-ron had nowhere to rely on.”
According to K, Kim Sae-ron suffered the most because of her family’s indifference and often felt despair about her situation. On November 1, 2024, Kim Sae-ron severely injured herself, cutting the ligaments in her wrist and requiring emergency surgery. However, even after being contacted, none of her family members showed up. K stayed in the hospital room with her until she was discharged, and the hospital expenses were paid by a representative from her agency at the time.
Regarding this, K said: “Right after Sae-ron was discharged, I took her straight home. Her mother was calmly having a meal with an acquaintance and didn’t seem surprised or show any sign of empathy for what her daughter had gone through. Because of her family’s attitude like this, Sae-ron always wanted to run away somewhere.”
He also added: “How could it be that none of the family members knew their daughter had gotten married? I can understand it in a way. The fact that no one in the family knew Kim Sae-ron had married the man from New York is proof that there was almost no communication with their daughter. Yet now, after practically cutting ties and showing little interest while she was alive, they are bringing up a relationship she had years ago with a famous actor after she has already passed away. That cannot be explained unless there is some other intention or purpose behind it. I have never met the actor Kim Soo-hyun, but I think it must be very unfair for him to be taking the blame simply because he is famous.”
To support the credibility of his report and testimony, K personally wrote a statement of facts, including his name, resident registration number, and fingerprint seal. He also described in detail the situation when Kim Sae-ron was treated in the emergency room of D Hospital in Gangnam, Seoul, after her self-harm incident. K recorded the account as well in order to preserve it as evidence.
He also revealed an audio recording of a conversation Kim Sae-ron had with an acquaintance at the time, in which she said: “My arm ligaments and tendons are all torn. It’s serious, so I need surgery, but it’s not covered by insurance, and I need about 5 million won.”
This reveals her situation at the time: even in a life-threatening and urgent moment, Kim Sae-ron did not contact her family but instead relied on acquaintances for help.
This article presented a clear perspective on how things really were from the beginning, bringing first-hand testimonies…
On January 15, Kim Sae-ron sent a text message to her ex-boyfriend K saying: “I’m sorry. Just curse at me—call me a bastard, a crazy b****, say I’m mentally ill. I keep getting cursed at and beaten, but nothing changes,” revealing that she had been assaulted.
She also confessed her feelings, writing, “If you can just be happy, I don’t need dreams or anything else. I loved you more than anyone in this world.”
She then explained how she came to meet and marry the man from New York. Kim Sae-ron said: “I started seeing him in November. At first there was no real expression of feelings, and you were always going through difficult days, and the fact that I couldn’t rely on you made me feel very lonely. It’s true that I lost focus for a moment. I needed someone who would always listen to me and help solve my problems. But that was only for a short time. After that, he threatened to leak photos and our KakaoTalk messages, hacked my Instagram and posted pictures, hit me, and cursed at me. I was very scared. That’s why I couldn’t break up with him, and I was afraid it might bring harm to you.”
This article presented a clear perspective on how things really were from the beginning, bringing first-hand testimonies and trying to clarify aspects that were distorted in the public space. It is worth remembering and emphasizing this important point.
[Exclusive] Testimony of late Kim Sae-ron’s ex-boyfriend: “Sae-ron’s death has nothing to do with Kim Soo-hyun”
“I know that Sae-ron’s death was not because of actor Kim Soo-hyun. I am very upset because there are too many parts of the truth that have been hidden. Even just to soothe Sae-ron’s soul, I want to reveal at least some of the truth to the world.”
Around the late Kim Sae-ron, countless speculations and assumptions have been circulating. The truth is mixed and confusing, and various distorted claims are spreading in all directions. While the dispute over the truth—related to her former agency, the official notice regarding repayment of a 700 million won debt, and her relationships—remains unclear, suspicions have grown that there may be some hidden intentions behind these controversies. Naturally, people cannot help but wonder what the real reason was that led to her death.
The deceased cannot speak. decided to investigate what Kim Sae-ron really struggled with during her life, based on the information and testimony of her ex-boyfriend K, with whom she communicated and sought emotional support until shortly before her death.
He stated, “Sae-ron, who has already left this world, would not want the cause of her death to be distorted differently from reality.”
Met in November, married at the beginning of the year; New York man’s verbal and physical abuse: “She lost hope in life”
Until shortly before her death, Kim Sae-ron reportedly endured painful days caught in a “triangle” between two men: her ex-boyfriend K and a man from New York (her husband), whom she married at the beginning of the year. After marriage, during a difficult period, Kim Sae-ron reportedly tried to maintain contact with her ex-boyfriend for emotional support. Upon discovering this, the man from New York confiscated her phone to monitor her and frequently subjected her to verbal abuse. Although she had broken up with her ex-boyfriend when she began her relationship with the New York man, she appears to have reached out again due to the hardships she was facing.
“You got married, so stop contacting other men. Live your miserable life and clean up your own mess, idiot.” (January 13, text message sent by the New York man to Kim Sae-ron) During this process, Kim Sae-ron reportedly experienced repeated mental confusion and attempted self-harm multiple times.
According to the testimony, the suffering she endured was not caused by debt repayment or her past relationship with Kim Soo-hyun. The official notice regarding the 700 million won debt repayment had already been issued a year earlier and was merely a formal measure by her former agency; evidence suggests that even Kim Sae-ron herself did not feel a real obligation to return the amount.
We are all waiting for the release of Knock-Off, convinced that it will be a guaranteed success. I understand that there are already talks about an international release, and if this happens, it is clear that nothing will overshadow its success. As someone wrote, "this drama is destined to be a success", and it will be at the same time, a well-deserved reward for all the suffering that Kim Soo-hyun has gone through. Everything will have a happy ending because the truth cannot be manipulated endlessly
I encourage those who are considering watching this drama to do so without hesitation and not to be influenced…
I agree with you: this drama is wonderful. I really enjoyed it and I recommend it to those who respect the work of the actors, not to those who slander them.
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This seems to be the direction things are heading for someone who chose to use falsehoods without considering the consequences on other people’s lives.
Repeated posting of crude and vulgar phrases on billboards at clubs and other entertainment venues during the COVID-19 pandemic originating from China.
Actions such as giving business cards of a law office to entertainment venue staff and entrusting them with promotion — “Instead of immediately stopping it, he encouraged and instigated it by dancing in front of it and enjoying it… must bear responsibility”
• A court has ruled that the disciplinary action imposed by the Ministry of Justice’s Attorney Disciplinary Committee against a lawyer who advertised while impersonating Park Soon-jong, a law firm representative, was justified. The lawyer in question has been identified as Bu Ji-seok, who has been active alongside Kim Se-ui of the major YouTube channel “Garo Sero Institute.”
According to the ruling obtained by Pen & Mike on the 9th, the 8th Division of the Seoul Administrative Court (Judges Yang Jun-su, Song Yeon-jeong, and Kim Young-wan) dismissed the plaintiff’s claim on November 26 of last year in a lawsuit seeking to cancel the dismissal of his objection to the disciplinary decision filed against the Ministry of Justice’s Attorney Disciplinary Committee (2025Guhap53437).
Bu, who passed the 9th bar exam in 2020, was found to have violated his “duty to maintain dignity” by displaying false titles such as “law firm representative” and phrases like “King of Seocho” on billboards at clubs and other entertainment venues starting in 2021, and by providing business cards of a law office to club managers and entrusting them with promotion. As a result, he received a one-month suspension from the Korean Bar Association’s Disciplinary Committee in September 2023.
Bu argued that there were no grounds for disciplinary action, or that even if such grounds existed, the level of discipline exceeded the scope of discretion, and he filed an objection.
In response, the Ministry of Justice’s Attorney Disciplinary Committee stated that while it is difficult to conclude that Bu directly requested entertainment venue staff to display the phrases on billboards, the fact that false titles such as “law firm representative” and other crude and vulgar phrases were continuously and repeatedly displayed alongside his name, and that he actively enjoyed it by dancing in front of the billboards, still supports the finding that he “damaged the dignity of a lawyer.”
The committee added: “Such conduct undermines public trust in lawyers and harms their dignity,” and pointed out that “since he did not immediately stop it but instead encouraged and instigated it by actively dancing and enjoying it, he cannot evade responsibility for violating his duty to maintain dignity.”
However, the court stated that recognizing the conduct as “encouraging and instigating” rather than “directly requesting” does not constitute a separate ground for discipline. It further held that, considering the purpose of the Attorney-at-Law Act—to prevent exaggerating the scale of a legal office and abusing public trust in law firms by impersonating entities that require strict procedures for establishment—the act of displaying the phrase “law firm” on the billboard cannot be considered minor in content or degree, and thus dismissed Bu’s claim.
Article 44, Paragraph 2 of the Attorney-at-Law Act stipulates: “A person who is not a law firm shall not use the name ‘law firm’ or any similar designation.”
The court also stated that “lawyers must faithfully perform their duties in accordance with their mission to protect fundamental human rights and realize social justice, and strive to maintain social order and improve the legal system,” and ruled that the Bar Association’s disciplinary decision cannot be seen as clearly lacking reasonableness or as an abuse of discretion.
Bu has appealed the first-instance ruling.
Reporter Park Soon-jong
https://www.pennmike.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=118410
It is like the ninth inning, two outs, bases loaded in a baseball game: Kim Soo-hyun, holding the bat as the cleanup hitter ready to finish the game, was forcibly pulled off the field before the ball was even thrown due to baseless allegations and suspicious judgments. The year he endured was not a period of “self-restraint” but a lonely struggle to clear away distorted circumstances.
Ultimately, only a clear verdict from the authorities can end this exhausting controversy and allow the halted “game” to resume.
The reason the 60 billion won blockbuster “Knock Off” halted is unlikely to be a “moral decision” by the platform. Rather, it is a result of the content market’s cowardice, shaken by unverified accusations and neglecting the value of creation.
https://www.frame-less.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2591
There’s also a useless buffoon here, Cho...ky, who follows this profile with great interest. I wonder why? If he’s so sure his career KSH is over 😂. There’s another buffoon who often changes usernames and leaves comments with the same obsessive devotion here and on Knock-Off.
Soon, these nutty hamsters, when the investigation results come out, will hide in the basement and take handfuls of antidepressants 😂😂😂
On the international fan front, certain communities are also organizing to denounce what they see as media drift.
In particular, the English-speaking fan association published a message critical of the media's handling of the case:
«This is exactly how another witch hunt begins. And this time, it won't be tolerated.
A title deliberately written to shock:
it establishes a direct link between an alleged family tragedy and Kim Soo-hyun, before any verified conclusion, before any court decision, before the facts have even been established.
It's not journalism. It's narrative construction.
What makes this even more dangerous is the pattern: one media outlet publishes a sensationalist version, and suddenly others follow suit, repeating, amplifying and exacerbating the same story without verification.
Copy, paste, be indignant. Repeat, copy, (...)
The investigations are ongoing. Now that the results are about to be made public, you are all afraid of the truth.»
Why it's crucial to wait for official conclusions
After months of speculation, public posturing and media battles, the findings of the investigation should finally establish the facts in a clear and documented manner.
They are particularly eagerly awaited, as they could highlight inconsistencies, confirm or refute initial accusations, and above all put the debate back on a factual footing.
In such a sensitive issue, marked by highly polarized opinion and intense media coverage, it is more important than ever to detach oneself from the media noise and focus on verified facts.
A case at a turning point
As the official announcement seems imminent, this case is entering a decisive phase. For Kim Soo-hyun, as for all the parties involved, the conclusions of the investigation could mark a major turning point, or even put an end to a year of controversy. So why be afraid of the results when you're sure of the truth?
One thing is certain: after months of tension and debate, the moment of truth is approaching
by Jessica Filluzeau
As we recently reported, the South Korean police investigation on the case involving Kim Soo-hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron is drawing to a close. After almost a year of controversy, the official conclusions are now expected in the next few days.
The story began in March 2025, when the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) relayed serious accusations that Kim Soo-hyun had had a relationship with Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. Comments attributed to the actress's family fueled a major media crisis.
The actor had quickly disputed these accusations, claiming that their relationship had taken place between summer 2019 and autumn 2020, i.e. after Kim Sae-ron had come of age, and promising to prove his innocence through legal proceedings.
Since then, the affair has developed into a complex legal and media confrontation, combining libel claims, cross-accusations and a war of opinion on social networks.
Renewed tensions as results approach
As the announcement of the conclusions draws nearer (with no precise date confirmed at this stage), tensions seem to be mounting on the deceased's side.
Several media outlets, already responsible for the high-profile coverage of the initial accusations, are once again relaying statements attributed to Kim Sae-ron's family. This dynamic raises questions, even though the investigation consisted precisely in analyzing these statements, comparing them with factual elements, and examining the content broadcast by certain YouTubers, including Garosero.
According to these publications, a member of Kim Sae-ron's family (no identity given) attempted suicide. This information comes shortly after a controversial live broadcast by YouTuber Garosero, in which similar remarks were made.
Kim Soo-hyun's firm defense reaction
These developments prompted a reaction a few days ago from Kim Soo-hyun's lawyer, Kho Sang-rock, who was concerned about a possible detour of attention at a key moment in the investigation:
«If what they've been saying so far is to be believed, the time has come for them to prove their innocence and dispel any injustice. So why the sudden suggestion of a suicide attempt at this stage?
The victim (Kim Soo-hyun) and his family have already had several brushes with death and endured extreme pressure.
Under no circumstances should the perpetrators be allowed to evoke death in an attempt to cover it up. They must be taken into custody as a matter of urgency.»
A wave of reactions on social networks
This new information quickly set social networks ablaze, with many Internet users questioning the timing and veracity of the statements relayed.
«Kim Sae-ron and his whole family are tyrants. They have invented lies and deceived the whole world. Now that the truth is about to be revealed, they'll do anything - even threaten suicide - to try to obstruct the police investigation. This family is utterly shameless.»
«People should be asking themselves: why is the family now playing the emotion and pity card? It's because the findings of the police investigation are about to be made public, and all their lies and manipulations will be exposed. If their claims are true, S doesn't need them; don't they want to restore his honor?»
https://kdramakopi.com/en/kim-soo-hyun-case-a-new-smear-campaign-no-doubt-the-results-of-the-investigation-are-coming-in/
The author points out that many of the accusations circulating online were not supported by clear evidence and that some of the information presented contained inconsistencies, such as confusion about the locations or the actual dates of certain photos.
The article also mentions that some actions taken by the actor’s company, which were initially intended as gestures of support or mediation, were later portrayed as acts of pressure, further fueling the controversy.
At the same time, the scandal has already had serious consequences for his career, including the suspension of several important projects.
The conclusion emphasizes that, before condemning someone, the presumption of innocence should be respected and the authorities’ verdict should be awaited.
Only the establishment of the facts through the justice system can clarify the situation and put an end to speculation.
A year of stigma created by baseless accusations — what is needed now is not a “moral yardstick,” but “judicial justice.”
In the entertainment industry, “self-reflection” has at some point turned into little more than a toll that celebrities who committed wrongdoing must pay in order to buy forgiveness. It is perfectly understandable that the public becomes angry when those who clearly made mistakes calculate the length of their “self-reflection period” and quietly attempt a comeback.
However, when that same harsh blade of criticism is directed at actor Kim Soo-hyun, the logic falls into a serious error. In Kim Soo-hyun’s case, we are not yet at the stage of discussing the timing of his return. First, a fundamental question must be asked: why was he pushed off the field without even being given a fair opportunity?
The past year surrounding Kim Soo-hyun has been a cruel record of how the disappearance of the principle of the presumption of innocence can destroy a person’s life. The repeated allegations broadcast through live streams on a particular channel were sensational, but they lacked clear evidence.
During our publication’s year-long tracking of the case, one point stood out: inconsistencies in visual information presented during those revelations. The accusing side claimed that Kim Soo-hyun visited the Ilsan home of the late Kim Sae-ron when she was still a minor. However, after the actor’s agency issued a rebuttal, the location shown in the newly released footage was identified as a different residence — an officetel near Seoul Forest that Kim Sae-ron had previously revealed on television during her adult years. This raised suspicions that the allegation may have been distorted due to confusion about the location.
Furthermore, photos presented by the accusing side as “records from her minor years” were countered by Kim Soo-hyun’s agency using metadata from the digital files (which record the date and time the images were taken). According to that data, the photos were actually taken after both individuals were adults.
These conflicts between the allegations and objective data were enough to raise reasonable doubts as to whether the claims were based on factual truth.
There are also additional circumstances. After Kim Sae-ron’s past drunk-driving accident, the company paid the compensation on her behalf. When her exclusive contract later ended, the company reportedly allowed her to repay the debt gradually, considering her financial difficulties.
Additionally, after sending a formal notice to preserve the claim, the actor and the company responded actively and attempted to mediate following messages sent by the late actress.
Nevertheless, the accusing side framed these actions as pressure that allegedly pushed her toward death. Despite the fact that the issue had already been discussed and resolved through communication with the actress’s agency at the time, presenting those past actions as a cause of the tragedy has been criticized as another distortion of facts and a form of violence.
These reckless allegations did not merely damage the actor’s image. They also led to the suspension of production for the large-scale project “Knock-Off,” reportedly worth 60 billion won.
This project has become a symbol of how unverified allegations can paralyze a system and render the efforts of numerous staff members meaningless.
After creating a cultural phenomenon with the drama “Queen of Tears,” which reaffirmed his unique presence, “Knock-Off” was expected to be the next major success in his career.
The situation can be likened to a decisive moment in baseball: bottom of the ninth inning, two outs, bases loaded, with the cleanup hitter ready to end the game.
Yet before the ball was even thrown, a wave of unverified suspicions and questionable judgments forced him off the field.
The year he endured was not a period of “self-reflection,” but rather a lonely struggle to clear away distorted circumstances.
Some criticize his actions, but such views ignore the essence of the case. The ongoing criminal investigation is the only legal process capable of establishing the factual truth.
The problem is that as the judicial decision is delayed, the resulting vacuum is being filled with unverified accusations and speculation.
Ultimately, only a clear judgment from investigative authorities can end this exhausting controversy and restart the halted game.
Moral standards gain legitimacy only when they are based on clear facts. Treating an actor as a “potential criminal” based solely on unverified allegations and measuring the length of his “self-reflection” is itself another form of violence.
The suspension of the project “Knock-Off” can hardly be explained as a cautious “moral decision” by a platform. Rather, it reflects the cowardice of a content market that has been shaken by unverified accusations.
What society needs today is not empty slogans, but the rational patience to wait until the truth is established.
A mistaken judgment can be corrected, but a reputation unjustly torn apart cannot easily be restored, even after the investigation ends.
That is why the clear “verdict” of judicial authorities must come first. What is needed now is not the boos of spectators, but a fair ruling that will determine whether the cleanup hitter returns to the field or must step back in reflection.
That is the minimum common sense society should uphold.
https://www.frame- less.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2591
The same messages revealed by the deceased's manager also confirm her unstable mental state, her family's indifference, and marital problems. These complement what Kim Soo Hyun said and are further proof that KSH was telling the truth.
According to K, Kim Sae-ron suffered the most because of her family’s indifference and often felt despair about her situation. On November 1, 2024, Kim Sae-ron severely injured herself, cutting the ligaments in her wrist and requiring emergency surgery. However, even after being contacted, none of her family members showed up. K stayed in the hospital room with her until she was discharged, and the hospital expenses were paid by a representative from her agency at the time.
Regarding this, K said:
“Right after Sae-ron was discharged, I took her straight home. Her mother was calmly having a meal with an acquaintance and didn’t seem surprised or show any sign of empathy for what her daughter had gone through. Because of her family’s attitude like this, Sae-ron always wanted to run away somewhere.”
He also added:
“How could it be that none of the family members knew their daughter had gotten married? I can understand it in a way. The fact that no one in the family knew Kim Sae-ron had married the man from New York is proof that there was almost no communication with their daughter. Yet now, after practically cutting ties and showing little interest while she was alive, they are bringing up a relationship she had years ago with a famous actor after she has already passed away. That cannot be explained unless there is some other intention or purpose behind it. I have never met the actor Kim Soo-hyun, but I think it must be very unfair for him to be taking the blame simply because he is famous.”
To support the credibility of his report and testimony, K personally wrote a statement of facts, including his name, resident registration number, and fingerprint seal. He also described in detail the situation when Kim Sae-ron was treated in the emergency room of D Hospital in Gangnam, Seoul, after her self-harm incident. K recorded the account as well in order to preserve it as evidence.
He also revealed an audio recording of a conversation Kim Sae-ron had with an acquaintance at the time, in which she said:
“My arm ligaments and tendons are all torn. It’s serious, so I need surgery, but it’s not covered by insurance, and I need about 5 million won.”
This reveals her situation at the time: even in a life-threatening and urgent moment, Kim Sae-ron did not contact her family but instead relied on acquaintances for help.
“I’m sorry. Just curse at me—call me a bastard, a crazy b****, say I’m mentally ill. I keep getting cursed at and beaten, but nothing changes,” revealing that she had been assaulted.
She also confessed her feelings, writing, “If you can just be happy, I don’t need dreams or anything else. I loved you more than anyone in this world.”
She then explained how she came to meet and marry the man from New York. Kim Sae-ron said:
“I started seeing him in November. At first there was no real expression of feelings, and you were always going through difficult days, and the fact that I couldn’t rely on you made me feel very lonely. It’s true that I lost focus for a moment. I needed someone who would always listen to me and help solve my problems. But that was only for a short time. After that, he threatened to leak photos and our KakaoTalk messages, hacked my Instagram and posted pictures, hit me, and cursed at me. I was very scared. That’s why I couldn’t break up with him, and I was afraid it might bring harm to you.”
It is worth remembering and emphasizing this important point.
[Exclusive] Testimony of late Kim Sae-ron’s ex-boyfriend: “Sae-ron’s death has nothing to do with Kim Soo-hyun”
“I know that Sae-ron’s death was not because of actor Kim Soo-hyun. I am very upset because there are too many parts of the truth that have been hidden. Even just to soothe Sae-ron’s soul, I want to reveal at least some of the truth to the world.”
Around the late Kim Sae-ron, countless speculations and assumptions have been circulating. The truth is mixed and confusing, and various distorted claims are spreading in all directions. While the dispute over the truth—related to her former agency, the official notice regarding repayment of a 700 million won debt, and her relationships—remains unclear, suspicions have grown that there may be some hidden intentions behind these controversies. Naturally, people cannot help but wonder what the real reason was that led to her death.
The deceased cannot speak. decided to investigate what Kim Sae-ron really struggled with during her life, based on the information and testimony of her ex-boyfriend K, with whom she communicated and sought emotional support until shortly before her death.
He stated, “Sae-ron, who has already left this world, would not want the cause of her death to be distorted differently from reality.”
Met in November, married at the beginning of the year; New York man’s verbal and physical abuse: “She lost hope in life”
Until shortly before her death, Kim Sae-ron reportedly endured painful days caught in a “triangle” between two men: her ex-boyfriend K and a man from New York (her husband), whom she married at the beginning of the year.
After marriage, during a difficult period, Kim Sae-ron reportedly tried to maintain contact with her ex-boyfriend for emotional support. Upon discovering this, the man from New York confiscated her phone to monitor her and frequently subjected her to verbal abuse. Although she had broken up with her ex-boyfriend when she began her relationship with the New York man, she appears to have reached out again due to the hardships she was facing.
“You got married, so stop contacting other men. Live your miserable life and clean up your own mess, idiot.”
(January 13, text message sent by the New York man to Kim Sae-ron)
During this process, Kim Sae-ron reportedly experienced repeated mental confusion and attempted self-harm multiple times.
According to the testimony, the suffering she endured was not caused by debt repayment or her past relationship with Kim Soo-hyun. The official notice regarding the 700 million won debt repayment had already been issued a year earlier and was merely a formal measure by her former agency; evidence suggests that even Kim Sae-ron herself did not feel a real obligation to return the amount.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/629/0000375534